Florida International University Orientation Agenda for Class of 2025

Welcome to Florida International University! The Orientation Agenda for the Class of 2025 includes introductions, fall classes information, policies and procedures, faculty details, and important reminders. Classes for Fall 2023 will be predominantly face-to-face. The agenda also covers the accreditation status, student services, and academic requirements for the Masters program in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Key faculty members and office staff are listed. Make sure to visit the departmental website for in-depth policies and procedures.

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• Orientation Agenda
• Class of 2025
• Communication Sciences and Disorders
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1. F L O R I D A I N T E R N A T I O N A L U N I V E R S I T Y WELCOME WELCOME CLASS OF 2025! CLASS OF 2025!

2. ORIENTATION AGENDA August 16, 2023 I Welcome/Introduction of Faculty/Students II Classes Fall 2023 III Policies and Procedures (http://cnhs.fiu.edu/csd) IV Plan of Study V General Program Information VI Masters Projects and Theses APPROXIMATE 15 MIN BREAK VII CAA Accreditation Status VIII Counseling and Psychological Services IX Clinical Education X Record Keeping XI Forms XII Advisors XIII NSSHLA XIV Q & A/Tour

3. Adjunct Faculty: Michele Aurignac Cindy Simon Barry Freeman Joseph Zelenke Faculty: Monica Hough, Chair and Professor Alliete Alfano, Assistant Professor Angela Medina, Associate Professor Jean Mead, Clinical Associate Professor Mariateresa (Teri) Mu oz, Clinical Assistant Professor Eliane Ramos, Clinical Associate Professor Chelsea Sommer, Assistant Professor Office Staff: Nancy Bradbury, Program Coordinator Nuria Rodriguez, Coordinator Administrative Services Moises Noblecilla, Office Assistant OPS Henry Sardinas, Office Assistant OPS

4. Classes Fall 2023 All classes will be offered in face-to-face format, unless the particular classes have been approved for a different format. Fall semester exceptions: SPA 5935 Pre-Clinic Seminar (Dr. Mead) will be offered in the FIU online LIVE format. Dr. Mead will contact you relative to the organization and format of class.

5. Classes Fall 2023 SPA 5204 Phonological Disorders (Medina) Thursdays SPA 5553 Differential Diagnosis of Communication Disorders (Alfano) Tuesdays SPA 5402 Language Learning in Preschool Children (Ramos) Mondays SPA 5805 Research Methodology in CSD (Hough) Wednesdays SPA 5935L Pre-Clinic Seminar (Mead) Fridays

6. Policies & Procedures DEPARTMENTAL WEBSITE: http://cnhs.fiu.edu/csd Important reminders You must receive a grade of B or better to pass a course When you receive a grade below B, you are required to retake the course the next time it is offered DISMISSAL from the Masters program: failing a course twice OR GPA <3.0 in 2 semesters OR Grade below B in more than 2 courses Lapses in enrollment of more than two semesters will require readmission into the program

7. Policies & Procedures PRAXIS (Certification) examination: students will register to take exam next-to- last or last semester in program Goal: pass the examination the first time you take it You must pass the praxis examination to graduate

8. PRAXIS (Contd) When registering to take the PRAXIS exam, you need to make sure you have your PRAXIS scores sent to three entities: 1) CSD Department at FIU (we need a record of you taking the exam for you to graduate; 2) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (enables you to become a certified SLP; and 3) FLorida Dept. of Health (licensed SLP in State of Florida). WE WILL REMIND YOU ABOUT THIS AGAIN NEXT YEAR. N i c o l e W e r t h e i m C o l l e g e o f N u r s i n g & H e a l t h S c i e n c e s

9. Policies & Procedures Apply for graduation during semester before graduation (separate application for commencement) You must be enrolled for at least 1 credit in the semester that you plan to graduate All general education prerequisites must be completed to apply for ASHA certification Grievances: http://gradschool.fiu.edu/policies_grievance.htm

10. General Education Prerequisites http://www.asha.org/about/membership-certification/handbooks/slp/slp_standards_new.htm ASHA Standards: NEED in addition to undergraduate/post-baccalaureate CSD prerequisites: 1 Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics ONLY) 1 Biological Science (Biology, Marine Biology, Animal Biology, General Anatomy & Physiology) 2 Behavioral Sciences (Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Social Work) 1 Statistics

11. Program of Study: Option I N I C O L E W E R T H E I M C O L L E G E O F N U R S I N G & H E A L T H S C I E N C E S

12. N I C O L E W E R T H E I M C O L L E G E O F N U R S I N G & H E A L T H S C I E N C E S

13. Program of Study: Option II N I C O L E W E R T H E I M C O L L E G E O F N U R S I N G & H E A L T H S C I E N C E S

14. N I C O L E W E R T H E I M C O L L E G E O F N U R S I N G & H E A L T H S C I E N C E S

15. General Program Information FIU Email Address: Begin using immediately and always login to classes using FIU credentials so attendance reports are accurate. Working during the Masters SLP Program Class Attendance CSD website Student Handbook Class syllabi

16. CSD Department Information SLP MASTERS Degree Plan Transcripts Knowledge and Skills Outcome Standards

17. Masters Projects & Theses Masters Project: Conducted During Second Year Provide students with opportunity to synthesize academic and clinical experiences; participate in completion of DATA-BASED research project within group of 3-5 students with CSD faculty mentor. Research project topics are based on expertise and interest of faculty mentors. Student selects a group to work with based on their interest in research project topics and availability. A particular group of students and their faculty mentor work on the project for 3 semesters from beginning to completion.

18. Masters Projects & Theses Masters Thesis: Conducted During Second Year Extensive writing-intensive research project in which the individual student conducts a significant experiment in the CSD field. It takes a full year to complete a thesis. The student reads everything available that relates directly and indirectly to their field of study. Then, the student progresses to primary research, involve conducting one's own experiment(s) and defending their findings in an oral forum.

19. N I C O L E W E R T H E I M C O L L E G E O F N U R S I N G & H E A L T H S C I E N C E S

20. CAA Accreditation Status Council on Academic Accreditation for Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Accrediting body for SLP and AuD clinical graduate programs throughout USA FIU Masters SLP is an accredited program, currently accredited through 11/30/2024 SO: CSD Department faculty will begin preparing for the RE- ACCREDITATION process THIS year!

21. Counseling & Psychological Services Student Health Center (SHC) 270 305-348-2277(CAPS) http://www.caps.fiu.edu Disability Services Mindfulness Research Lab

22. Civility and Respect Civility is an essential component of FIU core values and includes all meetings and classroom behavior. When both faculty and students model civility, it contributes to the growth of individuals. Students are encouraged to comment, question, or critique ideas, but never attack a faculty member or another student; respect is pivotal to all interactions. Students are discouraged from checking text messages, social media, playing games on a computer/phone, or carrying on conversations while instructors are lecturing or classmates are presenting.

23. Clinical Education Clinical Rotations (early vs. standard) Reliable transportation Clinical Expectations

24. Clinical Education American Databank FIU SLP Scrubs CALIPSO/ Clinical Documentation

25. Record Keeping Check FIU email regularly (check junk mailbox too) ALWAYS use your FIU email for department correspondence Student Mailboxes outside AHC3-435

26. FORMS Attestation Consent & Release Criminal Background Check Publications Model and Release Contact Information Complete these forms (folder) and turn in before leaving today.

28. NSSHLA: National Student Speech-Language- Hearing Association, FIU Chapter FIU Officers President: Chantal Murrell (email: cmurr050@fiu.edu) Vice President: Stephanie Cabrera and Michelle Alpizar Social Media Coordinator: Mabel Aday Treasurer: Elisa Lezcano CSO Representative: Stephanie Delvalle

29. THANK YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL YEAR!